by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Sep 9, 2019 | Cardiac health, Cholesterol, Food, Health and Diet, Healthy Aging, Heart Health, Hypertension, nutrition, Preventative Medicine, Preventive, Public Health, Weight Loss
Alternate day fasting (ADF) is a new trend in the weight-loss world. Now, there’s research to show that it may have a positive effect in terms of reducing belly fat and lowering cholesterol levels. On August 27, researchers from the University of Graz in Austria...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Apr 9, 2018 | Alzheimer's, Circulatory System, Dementia, Heart Health, Hypertension, Medicare, Preventative Medicine, Public Health, Weight Loss
A Hypertension Solution In my last newsletter, I explained how the new American Heart Association Hypertension Guidelines will fail to reverse our growing high blood pressure problem. Milton Packer, MD, cardiologist and provocative blogger on Medpage, has labeled it...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Jan 25, 2017 | Food, Health and Diet, nutrition, Weight Loss
Oatmeal for Winter 2016 – 2017 Annual Update Dr. Nadelberg and I frequently speak of mixing and matching foods to make balanced dishes. Consuming hearty foods is superior to counting calories or trying to stay on restrictive diets. Hearty foods diminish...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Jun 25, 2014 | Exercise, Fitness, Weight Loss
LONDON (AP) — Here’s a new warning from health experts: Sitting is deadly. Scientists are increasingly warning the public that sitting for prolonged periods of time, even if you also exercise on a regular basis, could be bad for your health. It also...
by James Edward Katz, M.D. | Nov 9, 2013 | Exercise, Fitness, Fitness Gear, Weight Loss
Have you noticed “toning shoes” such as Shape Ups, MBT’s, and Easy Tones? They are easily recognized because the sole is extra thick, rounded, and the heel is missing. This forces the wearer to adopt a rolling motion when walking. This would, in theory, also force...